Vintage Zenith or Omega
Discussion
Thanks guys, liked all of those models.
Something like this would be lovely:
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/geneve-mens-vintage...
Something like this would be lovely:
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/geneve-mens-vintage...
Seiko were making some world leading watches at the time. There's not as many gold ones around but what about a 36'000 bph King Seiko:
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/king-seiko-hi-bea...
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/seiko/king-seiko-hi-bea...
Take a look at the JLC memovox. I picked up a mint, gold plated example on ebay about three years ago for £700. They are out there, but you'll have to be patient. It's over your budget, but it's also a step above the watches you've been looking at. Most of the examples are branded LeCoultre. It's the same watch, sold in the American market rather than in Europe.
First generation Omega Dynamics (with the bullseye dial) are goregous - unless they've been redialled, which sadly many have.
You might like to look at a vintage Tudor.
Cheaper, almost unknown and therefore excellent value are Garrard and Enicar. Ssshhh.
Chrono24 is good, but a lot of the stuff on there is overpriced.
Whatever you like the look of, ask for advice before you purchase. There are an awful lot of bad watches out there tarted up to look great. All collectors get bitten occasionally, we try to learn from the experience. Can't guarantee to help you avoid every dodgy watch, but I'm happy to try to help you avoid some of the more blatant examples.
First generation Omega Dynamics (with the bullseye dial) are goregous - unless they've been redialled, which sadly many have.
You might like to look at a vintage Tudor.
Cheaper, almost unknown and therefore excellent value are Garrard and Enicar. Ssshhh.
Chrono24 is good, but a lot of the stuff on there is overpriced.
Whatever you like the look of, ask for advice before you purchase. There are an awful lot of bad watches out there tarted up to look great. All collectors get bitten occasionally, we try to learn from the experience. Can't guarantee to help you avoid every dodgy watch, but I'm happy to try to help you avoid some of the more blatant examples.
Seems these 2 are pretty much the same. Is it worth the gamble going private, for a fairly big saving?
https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/geneve-cal-613-m...
https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/geneve-date-caja...
https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/geneve-cal-613-m...
https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/geneve-date-caja...
This one?
https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/geneve-date-caja...
Hmmn.
I think that movement has had a lot of work. The bridge with the large omega is a totally different colour to the rest of the watch. There's a swan neck adjuster on the regulator, but no compensation weights on the balance. Could be my lack of experience, it just looks odd, seek advice on the vintage forum at Watchuseek.
https://www.chrono24.com.au/omega/geneve-date-caja...
Hmmn.
I think that movement has had a lot of work. The bridge with the large omega is a totally different colour to the rest of the watch. There's a swan neck adjuster on the regulator, but no compensation weights on the balance. Could be my lack of experience, it just looks odd, seek advice on the vintage forum at Watchuseek.
Thanks Mike, appreciate your input.
It seems all the cal. 1030 I looked at were the same. Not the best quality photos though, I admit.
From my understanding it's not the most revered movement, but the watch looks good value all things considered.
It seems all the cal. 1030 I looked at were the same. Not the best quality photos though, I admit.
From my understanding it's not the most revered movement, but the watch looks good value all things considered.
Edited by romeodelta on Tuesday 16th October 22:18
honest_delboy said:
Sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone tell me what this Omega is ? The description just says vintage Omega.
Thanks in advance
You need to pop off the back and get the model number stamped inside. Thanks in advance
You'll also get the movement .
If it doesn't say Seamaster it'll be a Geneve dress watch.
Take a look on here once you have the number (or if you feel lucky browse them all).
https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches?produ...
honest_delboy said:
Sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone tell me what this Omega is ? The description just says vintage Omega.
Thanks in advance
You need to pop off the back and get the model number stamped inside. Thanks in advance
You'll also get the movement .
If it doesn't say Seamaster it'll be a Geneve dress watch.
Take a look on here once you have the number (or if you feel lucky browse them all).
https://www.omegawatches.com/vintage-watches?produ...
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